@ the Westfield Washington Public Library

A publication of Friends of the Westfield Library

Volume 7, Issue 6

Westfield
Summer Reading Program 2010
Washington
Public Library
Board of Trustees:

Carolyn Wheeler,
President
Mike Thomas,
Vice President
Paul Catlin,
Treasurer
It’s time once again for the Summer Reading Program at the Westfield
Bob Richardson, Washington Public Library. Water Your Mind - Read! is this year’s theme,
Secretary and as in the past, adults and teens will need to read and/or listen to nine
books, and will also receive credit for reading three (3) magazines or
Nedra Hoard reading three (3) children’s books to a child. Don’t forget that attending
Mic Mead adult programs, book discussions, ESL
David Weiss classes, and computer classes will count as
one book.
The Library Board
The Teen Summer Reading Program has its
meets on the own theme, which is Make Waves @ Your
second Wednesday Library and includes a chance to win two
of each month at concert tickets (lawn seats) to Verizon Wireless
Music Center for registering for the reading
7:00 p.m.
program by June 19.
Kids can Make a
Library Hours Splash at the library
Monday-Thursday with levels for
Preschoolers,
10:00 AM-8:00 PM School Age and
Friday Extreme School Age, with plenty of great
10:00 AM-6:00 PM prizes for reaching the hours read targets, and
Saturday extra special prizes for reading additional
hours.
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Closed Sunday You may sign up online or at the library
beginning Monday, June 7. Of course, there
will be some terrific prizes to work toward,
including prizes donated from around the
Westfield business community. So visit our
Web site at wwpl.lib.in.us to check out all the opportunities to Water Your
Mind!
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From the Board of Trustees
The board meeting minutes
and packets are posted on the
library’s Web site at
www.wwpl.lib.in.us.
May 12, 2010 Board Meeting
Circulation for April 2010 was
35,363, and of these, 1,190
were from Hamilton County
Reciprocal Borrowers. 365
items were circulated by
patrons from other Evergreen
Libraries, and a total of 435
items from WWPL were sent to years to see if there was a
other Evergreen Libraries. We difference after the HVAC retro electronic fund transfers and
issued 167 new library cards; of commissioning. There was a
those, 28 were issued to
Hamilton County Reciprocal
Borrowers.
Classes for Everyone
Watercolor Painting
Artist Jan Roland will teach the
techniques to create beautiful
scenes in watercolor. No
previous art experience is
necessary, and the class fee of
$12 includes all materials. The
class will be offered on
Thursday, June 17, at
10:15 a.m.
Building repairs completed .Updates from the 2010
during the month were paintingLegislative session that will be
of the fascia boards, and effective immediately concern
repairs to the drywall due to the
trustee terms and which entity
roof leaks and gutter freezing.
a library goes to for approval of
We are in the process of budgets, bonds and leases.
resealing the parking lot, butItems effective July 1 include
due to the weather, completingbeing able to offer cards to
this has proven to be a employees of the school
challenge. district, electronic funds
transfers and the ability to
Sheryl presented an analysis of collect fines by a third party for
the gas and electricity usage fees under $10. A resolution
and cost over the past two will be passed at the June
Board meeting to allow
issuance of cards to employees
64.5% reduction in gas usage of the school district not living
and a 17% reduction in in the library district.
electricity usage.
Computer Classes
There will be a free Computer
Class all about Microsoft
Excel and the capabilities and
versatilities of spreadsheets.
“Computers 101,” a free
computer class for beginners
who want to learn the
fundamentals of using a
computer, such as using a
mouse, keyboard, and basic
Windows, will be given
at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
June 22. The class will be
offered again on Thursday,
June 24 at 1:00 p.m.
The class will be presented on
Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 Please contact Information/
p.m., and again on Monday Reference Services at 317-
June 21, at 1 p.m. 896-9391 to register for any of
these classes.
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June New Materials
Paul and Me: 53 Years of Adventures
and Misadventures With My Pal Paul
by A. E. Hotchner
Hotchner depicts a complicated,
unpredictable, fun-loving, talented man, and
takes the reader along on their adventures.
The pair traveled extensively, skippered a
succession of bizarre boats, confounded the
business world, scored triumphs on the
stage, and sustained their friendship
through good times and bad.
The Best of Friends: Martha and Me
by Mariana Pasternak
The Best of Friends is at once an honest,
personal, and never-before-seen look at
Martha Stewart as a person; an inside look
at the lives of the rich and famous; and an
inspiring story of feminine kinship.
The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack
Obama
by David Remnick
No story has been more central to
America's history this century than the rise
of Barack Obama, and until now, no
journalist or historian has written a book that
fully investigates the circumstances and
experiences of Obama's life or explores the
ambition behind his rise.
Oprah: A Biography
by Kitty Kelley
Fact must be separated from myth, truth
from hype. Kitty Kelley has made that
separation, showing both sides of Oprah as
they have never been shown before. In
doing so she has written a psychologically
perceptive and meticulously researched
book that will surprise and thrill everyone
who reads it.
Beatrice and Virgil
by Yann Martel
The animals at the heart of this new tale are
far tamer than Pi's tiger - Beatrice is a
donkey and Virgil is a monkey, both of them
can talk, and they are alive only in a play
within the story we read. Nonetheless, they
are fascinating - much more interesting than
the humans.
June 2010
Canaan’s Gate
by Kathryn R. Wall
When bank employee Cecelia Dobbs
approaches Bay Tanner’s inquiry agency, Bay
has no idea her association with the awkward
young woman will lead to murder. Concerned
that one of her colleagues may be running a
scam on the elderly and very wealthy
Castlemains of Hilton Head Island, Cecelia is
seeking proof she can take to the authorities.
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
by Chelsea Handler
Handler spins a deliriously sticky web of
running jokes while suckering the gullible,
again and again, with made-up stories of her
transgendered friend, a ludicrous movie deal,
and her infamous personal pilot.
A Thread So Thin
by Marie Bostwick
The latest in the Cobbled Court series focuses
on temperamental artist Liza and her
boyfriend, Garrett, who surprises her - and
everyone else - with a marriage proposal.
Though Liza's formidable aunt, Abigail,
immediately takes charge of arrangements,
Liza isn't sure what she really wants.
Imperfect Birds
by Anne Lamott
In Lamott’s novel, parents construct fragile,
twiggy nests their children are increasingly
eager to flee. In addition, Lamott offers a
textured look at the nests of friendship and of
marital life. Elizabeth and James have a
loving marriage that bears the strains of
Rosie’s acting-out, as well as their own
individual needs and neediness.
The Black Cat
by Martha Grimes
The body of an extremely fashionably and
expensively dressed young woman is found
behind a pub, The Black Cat, in High
Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. This woman
led a double life: local plain-Jane librarian by
day and glam-bimbo call girl by night .
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Children’s Activities
Chess Camp
School Age
June 1 through June 4
4 days from 1 to 4 p.m.
With Aaron Dean’s Learning
Through Games Group
*Registration required
Cost: $70
Baby Love
Birth to 18 Months
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
June 10, 17 & 24
Give your child a head start to
early literacy with this unique
program of rhyme, play and
song. - Free
Storytimes
Mondays, June 14, 21 & 28
Toddlers at 10:30 a.m.
18 Months to 3½ Years
Preschoolers at 1 p.m.
3½ Years to Kindergarten
Tuesdays, June 22 & 29
Preschoolers at 10:15 a.m.
3½ Years to Kindergarten
Toddlers at 11:15 a.m.
18 Months to 3½ Years
- Free.
LEGO Freebuild
School Age
Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m.
June 16 & 23
We’ll provide the Legos, so
just bring your imagination!
- Free
School Age Stuff
Grades K-4
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
• June 16 More Weird
Pets-Matt from Petco will
bring lots of weird animals.
• June 23 Sand in My
Shoes-Build sand castles
and create sand art.
• June 30 Summer Silly
Olympics-There will be
lots of silly and fun games
to play. - Free.
Webkinz Club
All Ages
First Thursday of each
month at 4:30 p.m. - Free
Yu-Gi-Oh!/Pokemon Club
All Ages
Second Wednesday of every
month at 6:30 p.m. - Free
American Girls Club -
All Ages
Second Thursday of every
month at 5:30 p.m. - Free
Paws & Read
All Ages
Saturday, June 12,
at 10:30 a.m.
Sign up at the Children's
Desk for a 15 minute time slot
to read to a dog who is a very
good listener. - Free
June 2010
Pottery with Jeremy
South
Friday, June 11th
Tiny Tots - 9 Months to 3
Years
Press Molds 10:15 a.m. or
4:45 p.m.
Cost: $8.00
Preschool Pottery - 3 to 6
Years
Owls 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Cost: $9.00
Kid’s Pottery - 5 to adult
Owl in the Tree 12:30 or 3 p.m.
Cost: $16.00
*Registration required for all
sessions
Cartoon Express
School Age
Thursday, June 24
• Drawing Cartoons at
10:30 a.m.
• 2-D Animation at 12:00
p.m.
Instructor for both sessions is
former Dreamworks artist
Daryl Pyle.
Registration is required for
this free program.
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Special Children’s Programs

Father’s Day Gifts: Make it Silly Safaris with Amazon Olympian Day
and Take it Jungle John All Ages
Saturday, June 12 All Ages Friday, June 25
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 18 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Kids ages three and up can Two Shows: 10:30 a.m. & You can visit the Oracle, pitch
drop in and make a special gift 12:30 p.m. lightning bolts and enjoy some
just for dad or anyone else they Do you nectar and ambrosia. Make
choose. The cost is $1 per want to your own mythical monsters,
item, and children will leave get really laurel crowns, Camp Halfblood
with wrapped, ready-to-give close to necklace, and much more at
gifts. No registration is required some this free program!
for this special program. amazing
animals? Heroscape Game Party
A Pirate’s Life for Me! Would Age 8 to Adult
School Age you like Wednesdays,
Thursday, June to touch June 9 & 20
17 at 1:30 p.m. some of 1 to 5 p.m.
Ahoy, mateys! your Bring your game
Come aboard favorites? Join us for Silly pieces and fig-
ship for pirate Safaris with Amazon ures for an epic battle
crafts, games and Jungle John. - Free presented by Matthew Keller,
other activities. - Free Game Master. - Free

Choices in Education Seminar Make a Splash-Read!

Parents Read or listen to books for prizes!
Monday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m.
What options are there? More than ever Little Squirts
before! Public School, Private School, Charter Infants through Kindergarten
Schools, Virtual Schools, Hoosier Academy, Prize Levels: 1 = 1 hour
Indiana Virtual Academy, Connections 2 = 3 hours
Academy, Homeschool, Dual Credit High 3 = 12 hours
School/College Classes, and more. Learn Puddle Jumpers
about K-12 Kindergarten through Grade 4
options at a Prize Levels: 1 = 2 hour
free seminar 2 = 8 hours
presented by 3 = 18 hours
Tammy Tsunamis
Marquam and Grades 4 through 7
Lynette Prize Levels: 1 = 3 hour
Quinn. 2 = 16 hours
3 = 24 hours

Summer Reading Program - Sign up today!

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Adult Activities
Movies & Munchies
Wednesdays in
the Story Pit. Thank you to
Free tickets will the Friends of
the Westfield
Library for
be available at purchasing a
screen for the
library!
the Information
Desk
beginning one
week in advance. You need a
ticket to attend, and space is
Adult Summer Reading limited, so get your ticket early!
Program June 7 to August 7
June 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Have a summer full of fun and The Blind Side
win some great prizes just for (© Warner Brothers
enjoying some good books! – PG-13) starring
Don’t forget that attending adult Academy Award
programs, book discussions, winner Sandra
ESL classes, and computer Bullock.
classes will count as one book.
Also, one audio book counts as June 16, at 5:45 p.m.
one book, three magazines Dear John
count as one and three (© Screen Gems –
children’s books (parents PG-13) based on
reading to children) count as the Nicholas Sparks
one. novel.
Sign up prize: Pack of hot June 23, at 6 p.m.
chocolate and choice of an The Secrets of
Anytime Fitness coupon or an Jonathan Sperry
Old Country Buffet coupon (© Five & Two
Pictures – PG)
Prize for completing nine titles: about a 75-year-old Room, and beginning and
Choice of a $5 certificate to man mentoring
Barnes and Noble or a Pocket three boys.
Tool Kit
Euchre Group
All prizes available while The library’s Euchre Group
supplies last. meets at 6 p.m. the second and
fourth Wednesday of each
There are lots of Drawing month. Come and enjoy a
Prizes from area merchants, relaxing evening with some
and participants will receive a great people on June 9 and 23.
drawing prize entry for each The fun is free!
book read.
June 2010
Book Discussion Groups
All discussions are held on
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the
Sumner Room.
Mystery
Night Passage
by Robert B. Parker
Wednesday, June 2.
Regular
American Wife
by Curtis Sittenfeld
Wednesday, June 16.
Genealogy Club
Join the Westfield Genealogy
Club and share ideas, new
Web sites
and
sources
about
family
history, as
well as
meet some
terrific
people. The
club meets the first
Saturday of every month at
10:15 a.m. in the Sumner
experienced genealogists are
welcome to become members.
In Our Next Issue…
Your Opinion Counts
We want to know what you
think of our newsletter. What
do we do well? What could
we do better?
Watch for the survey!
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Audio/Visual
Wii Software is here! The AV Patrons have one week to pick NEW DVDS
department currently has four up available holds, which does Edge of Darkness
Wii games available for add to wait time for new It’s Complicated
checkout. We have release movies. Please pick up Leap Year
Spongebob’s Truth or Square, your holds as soon as you can, Nine
the Biggest Loser, Wii Fit Plus, because most of the new Valentine’s Day
and Star Wars the Clone Wars, movies have quite a long list of
Republic patrons waiting to watch them. NEW BOOKS ON CD
Heroes. If you do not see a title on the This Time Together
Games shelf, please ask a staff by Carol Burnett
have a member and we will gladly Oprah
one week place a hold on it for you. by Kitty Kelley
circulation Edge of Apocalypse
period, by Tim LaHaye
and may be renewed one time 9th Judgment
by staff. Be on the lookout for by James Patterson
more titles to be added to our Innocent
collection! by Scott Turow

For Teens Only

Teen Movie Night Tuesday, June 29. Be ready for WIN a gift card and a book for
Join the summer fun with the next movie in the Twilight reading 10 books (while
Teens Only Movie Night on Saga with an evening of crafts, supplies last).
Tuesday, June 15, at 6 p.m. games, snacks and prizes that
The scheduled begins at 4 p.m. and lasts until WIN a chance to get concert
movie is Alice in 7 p.m. tickets for Verizon Wireless
Wonderland Music Center by signing up no
(©Walt Disney later than June 19.
Studios - PG)
with Johnny
Depp, snacks will
be available, and Make
it’s free. You must be at least Waves
13 to attend. Teen Summer Reading at Your
Program June 7 - August 7 Library!
Night of Eclipse
It will be a free “Night of WIN an entry for a drawing
Eclipse” at the library on prize for every book you read
or listen to.

WIN a prize for reading 5

books (your choice while
supplies last).
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Phone: 317-896-9391
FAX: 317-896-3702
www.wwpl.lib.in.us
June
Westfield Washington Public Library
333 W. Hoover Street
Westfield, IN 46074

Director, Sheryl Sollars

Asst. Director, Sandy
Rowland

The Westfield Washington

Public Library will strive, in
partnership with local
organizations, to provide
quality services, materials
and facilities that fulfill the
educational, informational,
technological, cultural and
recreational needs of the
entire community.

Friends of the Westfield Library

Friends Board:
Virginia Fiscus, President
Carly Schull, Vice President
Jeanette Wachtel, Treasurer
Marie Albertson, Secretary
The Friends meeting will be
held on Thursday, June 17
at 6:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Book Sales in 2010:
June 4: Preview 6-7:30 pm
June 5-12: Regular sale
Aug. 6: Preview 6-7:30 pm
Aug. 7-14: Regular sale
Oct. 1: Preview 6-7:30 pm
Oct. 2-9: Regular sale
Nearly New Sale:
Dec. 3: Preview 6-7:30 pm
Dec. 4-11: Regular sale
The Friends of the Westfield
Library is an organization
designed to promote and
support the mission of the
Westfield Washington Public
Library. Through its fundraising
efforts, primarily book sales
held every other month, and
our Annual Craft Bazaar and
Silent Auction, the group raises
money used to fund library
programs and to purchase
items that are not in the
library's operating budget.